A Systematic Approach to Condition Assessment and Treatment of Chinese Handscrolls at the Freer|Sackler

In the spring of 2013, this poster was presented at the ICOM-CC Graphic Document Working Group Interim Meeting held at the Austrian National Library in Vienna. The theme of the conference was “Paper Conservation: Decisions & Compromises.” The poster and extended abstract give an overview of Chinese handscroll conservation on the Freer│Sackler collection to help guide colleagues with similar collections.

We are excited to reopen the Freer in October 2017, following a renovation to allow us to better present our art and serve our visitors. The Sackler remains open, with a full lineup of exhibitions and events both in the museum and around DC. For your safety, all visitors will have their bags checked. See the complete list of restricted items and bag sizes.